CUSA1023/1033 in 2023
This summer, CUSA1023/1033 Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences Practical One and Practical Two are proposed to be offered again with some brand new contents. Dated back … Continue reading CUSA1023/1033 in 2023
Category: Teaching
An episode of ‘PGT Biochemistry, Immunity, and Infections II’
Many of my students should know that I am quite interested in immunology (even though I have some hesitation to work with microorganisms); therefore, I keep offering challenging courses such as Biochemistry, Immunology, and Infections I and II even if … Continue reading An episode of ‘PGT Biochemistry, Immunity, and Infections II’
Biochemistry, Immunity, and Infections II
To me, Biochemistry, Immunity, and Infections II is a very advanced course for Secondary School Students. In particular, immunology could be difficult for students to understand. … Continue reading Biochemistry, Immunity, and Infections II
An episode of BBMS5100 II
I included some topics related to wilderness medicine in BBMS5100 Perspectives in Biochemical Sciences for my students in 2021/22, not only because of pure academic interest, but also of some practical sense; for example, there was a news report on … Continue reading An episode of BBMS5100 II
PGT Biochemistry and Diseases III
I was so excited to offer Biochemistry and Diseases III for the third time in 2023. This year, the two classes were held on 15 and 29 April and there were 14 outstanding students joining us (even though there was … Continue reading PGT Biochemistry and Diseases III
The 37th Shaw College Founder’s Day Celebration Ceremony
Four years ago, dated back to 2019, I attended the 33th Shaw College Founder’s Day Celebration Ceremony. In 2023, after three years of suspension due to COVID-19, I have the honour to attend the same ceremony again because of my … Continue reading The 37th Shaw College Founder’s Day Celebration Ceremony
MSc projects
In 2022/23, I had the pressure to be the advisor of four brilliant MSc projects: 1) effects of intermittent fasting and resistance training on diabetes mellitus, 2) potential iron-mediated therapy for cardiovascular disease, 3) the biochemical basis of jellyfish injuries, … Continue reading MSc projects
CUSA1013 Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences
It has been four years since I offered CUSA1013 Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences in 2018, I was so delighted to run the course again in 2022 face-to-face! The course was offered for the third time on 27 August 2022 (Saturday) from 9:30 am to 1 pm, together with 56 outstanding Secondary 1 to 3 students. There were also some major changes in the syllabus too: I would like to emphasize on a holistic overview of the development of life sciences, such as the general understanding of prehistoric life forms, followed by the evolution of human beings. Finally, some milestones … Continue reading CUSA1013 Great Discoveries in Biomedical Sciences
PGT Biochemistry and Diseases III
Biochemistry and Diseases III was offered for the second time in the Program of the Gifted and Talented. Similar to the previous offering during the Spring of 2020, the course was conducted online, where a total of 23 outstanding students … Continue reading PGT Biochemistry and Diseases III
2022 Online teaching statistics
Owing to the fifth outbreak of COVID-19 in Hong Kong during the first half of 2022, online teaching mode was adopted in the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Until July 2022, I have conducted eight online courses after the Chinese … Continue reading 2022 Online teaching statistics
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